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Meet SPINALpedia's newest SCI superstar Rob Wudlick! The question "What have you been doing to help find a cure for SCI since your injury?" rings true with this one. Since breaking his neck in 2011, Rob has transformed into one of the most passionate SCI research advocates in the country, helping found GUSU2Cure Paralysis - Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis and get state funding for research to advocating on Capitol Hill whenever possible. Read more about this positive outdoorsman from Minnesota below!

#spinalcordinjury #research

A co-founder of Motivation, David Constatine helps run an award-winning charity that creates and donates low-costs wheelchairs in developing countries.

#SPINALpedia #SCISuperstar #David Constantine #Motivation #wheelchair #quadriplegic #giving back

Drifting is making a car's back wheels glide after gaining momentum by turning to the side real fast. Not surprisingly, wheelchair drifting is on the rise!

#drifting #wheelchair drifting #adapted driving #SPINALpedia #Fast and the Furious #adapt #wheelchairs #paralysis

Long before Kristin Duquette became disabled, she had a dream to become an Olympic swimmer, but she refused to give up after having muscular dystrophy.

#Kristin Duquette #Paralymipcs #adapted swimming #SPINALpedia #SCISuperstar #muscular dystrophy #wheelchair #adapted sports

Every year young women in wheelchairs become the next line of fierce disabled ladies, check out the latest ones to blossom into strong, proud women!

#women in wheelchairs #SPINALpedia #twerk #wheelchair dancing #advice #fierce #disabilities #paralysis

For Bob Coomber, one of the most prolific wheelchair hikers in the world, he couldn't shake his love for hiking after becoming a wheelchair-user, read more!

#Bob Coomber #SPINALpedia #SCISuperstar #wheelchair hiking #wheelchair-user #adapt #paralysis

Wheelchair curling is one of the most inexpensive adapted sports you can play. If you want to try wheelchair curling check these videos to learn how to play!

#wheelchair curling #sochi2014 #Paralympics #adapted sports #spinal cord injury #paralysis #paraplegic #quadriplegic #SPINALpedia

Shannon Chisholm loved bodybuilding before becoming paralyzed. A mother, wife and one of the best paralyzed bodybuilders currently competing, meet Shannon!

#paraplegic #Shannon Chisholm #SPINALpedia #SCISuperstar #spinal cord injury #bodybuilder #wheelchair bodybuilding #adapt #paralysis

There's nothing more enticing then a hot tub waiting for you to dip into, so learn how to get into or out of a hot tub when you're paralyzed on SPINALpedia!

#Hot tubs #jacuzzi #SPINALpedia #adapt #wheelchair #transfers #paraplegic #quadriplegic #paralyzed #paralysis #spinal cord injury

Josh Basile never gave up after becoming a quadriplegic and is now a successful lawyer! As co-founder of SPINALpedia, he redefines life with a disability!

#quadriplegic #SPINALpedia #spinal cord injury #paralysis

Support SPINALpedia in the Crowdrise Holiday Challenge! Donations accepted until January 9th at 11:59am EST!

Donate here: http://bit.ly/1hncVnq

#Fundraiser #crowdfunding #SPINALpedia #spinal cord injury #paralysis

When Anthony Netto was injured in a car accident, he thought he would never play golf again. Fortunately for all golfers, he did not concede so easily.

#Paragolfer #Paraplegic #SPINALpedia #SCISuperstar #Anthony Netto #Adapted golf #adapted sports #spinal cord injury

While many people with paralysis are amazing artists, not many use their wheels as their paintbrush to create their own wheelchair art! Check out our videos!

#wheelchair art #quadriplegic #paraplegic #SPINALpedia #creativity #adapt #adapted art

Our guest post on parenting with a disability from Alicia Reagan, paraplegic mother of 6! Check out her story and tips for parenting with a disability.

#parenting with a disability #paraplegic mom #parenting #SPINALpedia #paralysis #spinal cord injury #disability

Gorgeous Nina Muhonen, business owner, author, photographer, cat lover and C1-2 quadriplegic from Sweden, may be the most active vent-quad you'll ever meet!

#quadriplegic #ventilator dependant #entrepreneur #paralysis #spinal cord injury #SPINALpedia #SCISuperstar #Nina Muhonen #Sweden

Horseback riding with a spinal cord injury is not only possible, but a lot of fun! Check out our adapted horseback riding videos to get back in the saddle!

#spinal cord injury #paralyzed #horseback riding #paralyzed equestrians #adapt #SPINALpedia #paraplegic #quadriplegic

A big congratulations to SPINALpedia co-founder and quadriplegic Josh Basile who was sworn in as a lawyer today! Way to go!

#quadriplegic #lawyer #spinal cord injury #paralysis #SPINALpedia #determination

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